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Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,956

Acura RDX   
Difference: $10,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020092009
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,520 $40,700 $51,400
Base Invoice $30,303 $37,851 $47,802
Technology Package 3,100    
Premium Package   1,900  
Navigation system   2,390 2,390
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Technology Package 2,843    
Premium Package   1,768  
Navigation system   2,178 2,178
Upgraded leather upholstery   930  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Options (change) 3,100 5,765 2,865
Options (change) 2,843 5,319 2,621
Destination 810 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,430 $47,290 $56,390
Total Invoice $33,956 $43,995 $52,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,281
Model Year201020092009
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$36,430$47,290$56,390
Adjustments for Features-2600-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,170$47,290$56,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,900
Total Invoice$33,956$43,995$52,548
Adjustments for Features-2420-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,714$43,995$52,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,367

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201020092009
ModelRDXA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,115$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2420-186

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20102009
ModelRDXA5 / S5
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length180.7 in182.1 in
Width73.6 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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